Vegan Lemon Bars (Made with Tofu)

These easy creamy vegan lemon cars are the ultimate zine-sweet dessert treat.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

chill time4

Total Time4 50

Servings: bars

Author: Kathy Patalsky

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

12 sheets graham crackers about 1½ sleeves
3 tablespoon melted vegan butter
3 tablespoon brown sugar

Lemon Filling

14 oz firm tofu
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon corn starch optimal for more firmness
2 cups sugar - or 1⅓ cups agave syrup

topping

powdered sugar

Instructions

Prepare the crust
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Add graham crackers, melted vegan butter, and brown sugar to a food processor or blender.
Pulse until finely crumbled.
Transfer mixture to a parchment-lined 8x8-inch baking dish and press firmly into an even layer.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow crust to cool while preparing the filling.
Make the lemon filling
Add the following to a blender: tofu, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, salt, corn starch, sweetener.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Pour filling over cooled crust. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
The bars should look mostly set with a slight softness in the center. Remove and cool completely.
Transfer bars to refrigerator. Chill at least 2–3 hours until firm. Overnight is best! Dust with powdered sugar, slice into squares, to serve.

Notes

* Fresh lemon juice gives the brightest flavor.
* Lemon zest is the secret ingredient for extra lemon flavor.
* Lower sugar versions will be less sticky and more creamy.
* These are even better chilled overnight.

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